EFFECTIVE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
(a one-day workshop)
Practice techniques to use a four-step method of instruction: prepare, present, tryout and follow-up. Special emphasis is given to correcting mistakes and coaching one-on-one as well as safety in "live" situations. Evaluate the effectiveness of your on-the-job training efforts.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
At the end of the training, you will be able to:
- Practice easy and effective ways to begin on-the-job training.
- Identify different ways employees prefer to learn and how to adjust the trainer's teaching style to be successful.
- Break down a task easily to identify prerequisites and how much practice is required to learn a new skill.
- Select the right method to train employees.
- Identify techniques to make teaching with "live" equipment both safe and successful.
- Coach and correct errors effectively.
- Practice making training interesting, not boring.
- Practice ways to get good responses during training.
WORKSHOP CONTENT
Unit 1: Course Overview and Introduction
- Workshop content and objectives
- Set personal objectives for this session
- Inventory your current skills
Unit 2: Make Adult Learning Come to Life!
- How to build retention
- Identify 3 styles of learning
- Use 18 adult learning concepts to enhance learning
- Evaluate 10 aspects of your instructional style
- Teach a 5-minute lesson to a partner
- Relate your training style to adult learners
Unit 3: Plan For On-The-Job Training
- Who needs training?
- 6 easy steps to break down a task into its teachable parts
- How to set training objectives that are realistic and attainable
Unit 4: Relate to the Learner
- Select the appropriate methods
- Determine how much practice is required to learn a new skill
- Practice a pacing technique to avoid boredom
- How to begin an OJT session
- A 4-step method to conduct effective demonstrations
- Use basic questions to increase participation and “discovery” learning
- Paraphrase to clarify understanding
- How to correct errors and give "constructive criticism"
- How to coach learners one-on-one
- Maintain employee self esteem
- Special concerns for teaching with "live" equipment
- Evaluate your efforts
- Action Plan and Conclusion
CEUs:
This workshop qualifies for .6 of continuing education units.
